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Discover
birders paradise in
Uganda!
This safari takes you
to
Queen Elizabeth National
Park
and Lake Bunyonyi; both
unparalleled
places for bird
watching!
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Day
1: ARRIVAL
You
will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes Safaris
who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending
on the time of arrival you might spend the afternoon at
UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds.
This includes 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern
Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, etc. Dinner and overnight
at Cassia Lodge.
Day
2: KAMPALA – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
From
Kampala we will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On our way we will pass the Ugandan equator where you can
take pictures and shop for a souvenir. After lunch in Mbarara
we continue to the southwest and head for the Western Rift
Valley. Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park you
will enjoy an evening game drive before you check in at
the accommodation in the park. Dinner and overnight at Jacana
Safari Lodge.
Day
3: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The
day starts early when we make a game drive to the northern
parts of the park. This is not only an area for excellent
game viewing but also offers much to birders. We move through
open grassy plains which support large flocks of White and
Abdims Stork as well as the spectacular Saddle Billed Stork
during the migratory season. Raptors are well represented,
including the Brown Snake Eagle, Whalbergs Eagle, Bateleur,
African harrier-hawk, Marsha Eagle and Grey Kestrel.
We return for lunch and then take a boat launch. Watch hundreds
of hippos, elephants and many migratory bird species, such
as the Grey headed Gulls, White winged black Terns, African
skimmers, Morning Dove, Water Dikkops, Great white and Pink-Backed
Pelicans, etc. Return for dinner and overnight at Jacana
Safari Lodge.
Day 4: QUEEN ELIZABETH – LAKE BUNYONYI
We
depart from Queen Elizabeth with some game and bird viewing
on our way out and proceed to the area that is often referred
to as “Little Switzerland of Uganda”. Here you
will find Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda and
situated close to the borders. On a bright day you might
even see the beautifully shaped volcano Mount Muhavura.
Upon arrival at the “Lake of the small birds”
a motor boat awaits you for transport to Bushara Island.
Dinner and overnight at Bushara Island Camp.
Day
5: LAKE BUNYONYI
After
breakfast you can hire a canoe and explore the surroundings
from the water surface. Drift quietly to the several small
islands and enjoy the rich birdlife. Return for lunch and
then take on a Bird Walk in Mukoni Village. Pass small farms
and enjoy the spectacular view as you look out for many
birds. Generally 40 to 50 different species may be seen
on this walk, including the African Hobby, Black Kite, Swamp
Flycatcher, Scarlet-chested, Bronze and Red-chested Sunbirds,
White-headed Saw-wing etc. Dinner and overnight at Bushara
Island Camp.
Day
6: LAKE BUNYONYI – KAMPALA
After
breakfast we return towards the capital city, with lunch
en route. The drive takes about 7 hours but runs through
a beautiful countryside. Arrival in Kampala late in the
afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Cassia Lodge.
Day
7: DEPARTURE
Enriched
with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories
you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on
the time of departure you will be transferred to the airport
for you flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing
you again!
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